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People around the Lions don’t talk about it. Even when the Lions do everything right, they still do nothing right. His first test is against the Lions and it’ll be interesting to see his progress. You will find more discipline in the Detroit mayor's offic… (more)e than at a Lions home game. There were a couple of plays where we had bad leverage and missed some tackles, and in the secondary thats critical, Schwartz said. The Detroit Lions opened training camp expressing unprecedented confidence in the direction of their program, and, if anything, their steam has picked up since then. Yes, the offense and defense will likely be vanilla, but can they thrive nevertheless? Can Sanchez make the right decisions quickly when the ball is in play? How does he fare in the West Coast system in a game situation? Can Smith’s command of his offense and reading of the defense catch up with his ability to throw the football? Will the Jets show some quarterback wrinkles like the Pistol or Wildcat? D Reconfigured From a year ago, there are now two new defensive line starters, two new linebacking starters and three new secondary starters.

Why Your Team Sucks 2013: Detroit Lions

Some people are fans of the Detroit Lions. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Detroit Lions. This 2013 Deadspin NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the 2013 NFL previews so far right here.Read more...

Camp Confidential: Detroit Lions

ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- The Detroit Lions opened training camp expressing unprecedented confidence in the direction of their program, and, if anything, their steam has picked up since then. A relatively injury-free camp, the obvious impact of multiple newc…

Lions cornerbacks criticized for their play against the Jets

The Lions want to be disruptive. They went out and either signed or drafted bigger, stronger and faster players on the defensive line and in the secondary. They want to hurry, harass and badger offenses out of their comfort zone, which they hope will fa…

Preseason BGA: Jets at Lions – Part Four (Defense: Secondary / Special Teams)

Bent, TheJetsBlog.comThis analysis is based on watching and re-watching TV footage. As such, it is not always possible to accurately determine everything that was going on. However, every effort has been made to ensure that the information below is as c…

Preseason BGA: Jets at Lions – Part Three (Defense: Front Seven)

Bent, TheJetsBlog.comThis analysis is based on watching and re-watching TV footage. As such, it is not always possible to accurately determine everything that was going on. However, every effort has been made to ensure that the information below is as c…

Preseason BGA: Jets at Lions – Part Two (Offense: Line Play)

Bent, TheJetsBlog.comThis analysis is based on watching and re-watching TV footage. As such, it is not always possible to accurately determine everything that was going on. However, every effort has been made to ensure that the information below is as c…

Preseason BGA: Jets at Lions – Part One (Offense: Skill Positions)

Bent, TheJetsBlog.comThis analysis is based on watching and re-watching TV footage. As such, it is not always possible to accurately determine everything that was going on. However, every effort has been made to ensure that the information below is as c…

Preseason Week 1: Fun night for Lions

Reviewing Friday's action at Ford Field: Detroit Lions 26, New York Jets 17 Preseason record: 1-0 Of interest: The Lions couldn't have asked for a better start from rookie defensive end Ziggy Ansah, who snagged a Mark Sanchez pass on the second series o…

Lions sought playmakers, and may have found them

Rapid Reaction: Lions 26, Jets 17

DETROIT -- The New York Jets opened the preseason Friday night with a 26-17 loss to the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Despite a killer interception, Mark Sanchez won the night over Geno Smith in the ballyhooed quarterback competition. Smith left in the t…

What to watch for in Jets at Lions

Brian Bassett, TheJetsBlog.comWith the Jets first preseason game taking place tonight in Detroit, here’s some of what we’ll be looking for from the team. Climbing that Hill — Stephen Hill’s improvement this off-season hasn’t gone unnoticed and we want t…

W2W4: Jets at Lions: CORTLAND, N.Y. -- The Jets open the preseason Fri…

CORTLAND, N.Y. -- The Jets open the preseason Friday at the Lions. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. Here is what to watch for: 1. Quarterback battle, Round 1: Mark Sanchez starts, Geno Smith relieves. Sanchez figures to play a series or two with the starters before…

Ten Lions to watch against the Jets

Several position battles remain tight in training camp, and one impressive play or miscue could be the difference when cuts are made. So even after stars Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson and Ndamukong Suh leave the field, expect plenty of energy from th…

What to Watch in Friday’s Game Against the Detroit Lions

The Jets travel to Ford Field on Friday night to face the Detroit Lions in their first 2013 pre-season game. There are many different story lines to pay attention to, here are the top three: 1. The Quarterback Competition: The magnifying glass will be o…

Lions' secondary doesn't get high marks in exhibition opener

But just like we shouldn't get too giddy about Ziggy Ansah's flash plays, we shouldn't get too alarmed that a trio of Jets quarterbacks — none of them named Manning, Rodgers or Brees — completed 27 of 39 passes for 317 yards.

Game Notes: Preseason Week 1 – Jets at Lions

Brian Bassett, TheJetsBlog.comHere’s some quick thoughts about the Jets 17-26 loss to the Lions in Detroit. General Impressions Offensive Playcalling — One has to like the potential you can already see in Mornhinweg as the coordinator. He has an ability…

Myers: Thrown to Lions, Jets' Sanchez already on borrowed time

Mark Sanchez starts in the Jets’ preseason opener Friday night in Detroit, based on seniority and not because he’s been the camper of the year in Cortland, and he may even get the opportunity to start — and throw a pick six to Darrelle Revis — in the se…